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Chicken and Quinoa Soup with Lemon Recipe

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Brighten your day with our invigorating Chicken and Quinoa Soup with Lemon, a light yet satisfying bowl of sunshine.

This refreshing soup combines tender chicken and protein-rich quinoa with a zesty lemon twist, creating a perfect balance of flavors that’s both comforting and energizing.

Packed with nutritious vegetables and finished with a sprinkle of fresh dill, this soup is a revitalizing meal that will lift your spirits and nourish your body.

lemon chicken and quinoa soup

Chicken and Quinoa Soup with Lemon

15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth, quinoa, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and chicken is tender.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves. Add lemon juice and zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill if desired.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving)
  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
Keyword Chicken Breast, Quinoa
bright and flavorful chicken quinoa soup ingredients on table

Cooking Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken and remove the bones before serving.
  • Add a parmesan rind while simmering for extra depth of flavor.

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Zester or fine grater

Possible Substitutions

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
  • Substitute quinoa with rice or small pasta.
  • For a vegetarian version, use chickpeas instead of chicken and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
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